Ophthalmic Technician / Ophthalmic Assistant / Medical Assistant - Nashville, TN

Ophthalmic Technician (s) needed for a 5 star rated practice in Nashville!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00 per hour plus based on experience

Added pay: practice will pay mileage over 15 miles and paid time over 20 minutes

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Reporting Relationship : Clinical Manager

Essential Functions

• Performing patient work-ups, obtaining patient medical histories and performing specialized diagnostic testing.
• Professionally assist physicians with patient care, patient education and minor procedures.
• Must have reliable transportation for traveling to other local satellite offices. Reimbursement for gas and mileage will be provided.
• Must have neat and legible handwriting, excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to perform well in a fast paced high volume practice.

Education, Training, and Experience

• 1-2 years of medical office experience
• Ability to learn & adapt quickly to new software
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Good communication skills with patients, fellow employees, management, and physicians
• Initiative to manage a multitude of tasks throughout various phases of the MDI Coordinating and Materials Management cycle
• Basic Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Basic understanding of the eye anatomy, medical terminology, ocular pathology and eye diseases.
• Basic understanding of reading and interpreting all contents of paper and electronic charts.

Confidentiality

Maintains strict confidentiality with regarding to protected health information (PHI) and understands and adheres to TNR’s HIPAA privacy and security policies and procedures.

Typical Physical Demands

Position requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Good eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment is required. Employee must have normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports.

Medical specialties:

• Ophthalmology
• Surgery

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nashville, TN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Ophthalmology (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person - Willing to travel to multiple locations.